Regular Council

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the agenda as amended to add: 6.1.3 By-law Report - Licensing of Keeping of Dogs and to Regulate the Licensing of Dog Kennels (By-law 026-2013).

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accept the Consent Agenda items 4.1 - 4.7 for information; AND FURTHER THAT the minutes of the February 13, 2017 meeting of Council be adopted.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth forward a request for financial support in the amount of $40,000 from the St. Marys Hospital Foundation to the budget meeting.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth forward a request for financial support from the United Way Perth-Huron to the budget.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth set Court of Revision for the Dalton Municipal Drain 2017 for Monday March 27, 2017 at 7:05 p.m. and that tenders be received until Wednesday March 22, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth set the Court of Revision for the Northeast Municipal Drain 2017 for Monday March 27, 2017 at 7:10 p.m. and further that tenders be received until Wednesday March 22, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

THAT By-law 16-2017, Being a By-law to provide for a drainage works in the Municipality of West Perth in the County of Perth - Dalton Municipal Drain 2017 be read a first and second time this 27th day of February, 2017.

THAT By-law 15-2017, Being a By-law to provide for drainage works in the Municipality of West Perth - Northeast Municipal Drain 2017, Logan Ward, be read a first and second time this 27th day of February, 2017.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve an application by Richard & Sandra Klaver for a Loan under the Tile Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.T.8 S.3 for property located at Lot 16, Concession 6, Logan Ward.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth enters into a Trust Agreement with the Mitchell Volunteer Firefighter's Association for the purchase of an AED in the amount of $1,968.46 for the West Perth Fire Department with proceeds from the lottery trust account.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves the following changes to the pool fees for the 2017 season: Parent and Tot $38.00 to $40.00 Pre School $54.00 to $56.00 Sea Turtle to Level 4 $74.00 to $76.00 Swim Team $40.00 to $50.00 New Fitness Pass $80.00 (includes lane swim and Aqua Fit)

WHEREAS, the Mitchell Kinsmen Club has advised the Municipality of West Perth that they wish to terminate their agreement with the Municipality regarding their operation of the Keterson Park Concession Booth; and WHEREAS, the terms of the agreement for operation of the concession booth provided for shared responsibility for opening and closing and washroom maintenance with the municipality; and WHEREAS, the operation of the concession booth is considered to be an important service to be maintained in Keterson Park; and WHEREAS, there are options to consider for the continued operation of the concession booth facility including: A) An opportunity for another service group to operate the concession booth as a fundraising venture, B) A new contract for the full operation of the concession booth with an individual, C) Municipal operation and staffing of the concession booth, D) Closing the facility permanently; and WHEREAS the staff recommendation is to secure a contract with a service group/organization as the preferred option; NOW THEREFORE the Council of Municipality of West Perth authorizes staff to solicit potential concession booth operators through a directed tender process inviting service clubs/organizations to submit tenders. Staff will make further recommendations to Council based on the results of this tender process.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approves a request by the Dublin & District Lions Club to use the Hibbert Ward Maintenance Shed for the Annual Maple Syrup Festival on Friday March 24, 2017 for set up and Saturday March 25, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. AND FURTHER THAT approval from the Perth District Health Unit be received and any costs to the Municipality pertaining to this event be allocated to the Dublin Lions Club.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth defer a request from the Mitchell & District Agricultural Society for financial support to the Budget Meeting for consideration.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth accepts the reports from staff and Councillors as presented at the February 27, 2017 Council meeting; and further that all committee minutes and correspondence not specifically dealt with by resolution be received and filed.

THAT By-law 17-2017, Being a By-law to Regulate the Licensing of the Keeping of Dogs within the Municipality of West Perth and to Regulate the Licensing of Dog Kennels within the Municipality of West Perth and to repeal By-law 026- 2013; By-law 18-2017, Being a By-law to authorize the signing of a Site Plan Agreement with K-C Warehousing Incorporated (94 Wimpole Street, Mitchell Ward), be read a first and second time this 27th day of February, 2017.

THAT By-law 17, 2017, By-law 18, 2017 be read a third time and finally passed this 27th day of February, 2017.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn into a Closed Session at 9:37 p.m. in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) (c) - a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (d) Labour Negotiations.

THAT the Municipality of West Perth Council reconvene in Open Session at 10:16 p.m.

THAT the Council of the Municipality of West Perth approve the minutes of the February 16, 2017 Executive Committee meeting.

THAT By-law 19-2017, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of West Perth for the meeting dated February 27, 2017 be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 27th day of February, 2017.

THAT The Council of the Municipality of West Perth adjourn the Council meeting at 10:18 p.m.